Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor 3

Job Summary :

The Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Auditor 3 is responsible for performing audits and refund reviews for all taxing jurisdictions subject to transaction privilege and use tax, and reviewing various state / city / town tax issues from simple to average complexity. This role determines tax liabilities involving transaction privilege, excise, and use taxes, and prepares working papers and recommendations for the final audit memorandum. This role will be responsible for conducting occasional field audits, which may require in and out of state travel, up to two weeks in duration.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties : Audit Reviews

• Conducts simple to average complex audit and refund reviews involving the accurate calculation and application of tax laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures of the department in a consistent manner to all taxpayers :
• Accurate and timely examinations of audits based on information requested through correspondence with taxpayers and / or changes in calculations resulting from information provided regarding the audit
• Inspects and examines returns, makes determinations, and recommends return of audits
• Elicits clarifying information, accepts evidence, evaluates both testimony in a written decision, and prepares case files if / as necessary
• Fully documents audits to support the department's position and maintain the audit file in an orderly manner
• Prepares work papers, audit reports, and weekly reports.

Research & Analysis

Field Audits

Agency / Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Education & Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Knowledge / Understanding

Skills

Abilities

Selective Preference(s) :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at :